| The city of Renton's transformation from a fledgling | | | | Arts Center which is open year-round and hosts an |
| outpost on the trail to Seattle to a dense urban | | | | assortment of musical, dance and other performing |
| center began in the 1930s when it became home to | | | | arts groups. |
| coal mines and logging equipment manufacturing. | | | | Renton Medical Facilities |
| During World War II, the Boeing Airplane Company | | | | Seniors can't take advantage all that Renton has to |
| settled there and the city's population exploded as | | | | offer if they aren't feeling well, which is why Renton |
| people moved to the area to work at the | | | | assisted living residents are fortunate to live near |
| manufacturing plant. Renton's booming industry and | | | | Valley Medical Center. Valley Medical Center is |
| population have attracted urban development and | | | | recognized for its treatment of stroke, sleep and |
| amenities that can suit the needs of any Renton | | | | joint conditions, as well as for providing outstanding |
| assisted living resident. | | | | treatment for patients with heart, cancer and |
| Renton Recreation | | | | neurological conditions. |
| Seniors in Renton have numerous options for | | | | Renton seniors may also visit Overlake Hospital |
| entertainment. The city offers retail, leisure and | | | | Medical Center in the nearby city of Bellevue. The |
| recreational activities at The Landing, a retail, | | | | Overlake is home to a level III trauma facility, a |
| residential and dining complex. The Landing is home to | | | | specialized Senior Care program and a nursing |
| several major retail chains, restaurants and a | | | | program that is part of a national system of training |
| 14-screen Regal Cinema. | | | | nursing staff about the needs and care for elderly |
| Renton assisted living communities are some of the | | | | patients. |
| most well adorned in Washington due to their close | | | | Renton Transportation |
| proximity to the only IKEA store in the state. The | | | | The Renton transit center is a major mass transit |
| Swedish-based furniture retailer is know for its | | | | hub where residents from Renton senior living |
| inexpensive yet stylish furnishings. The store's | | | | communities can hop on a King County Metro Transit |
| massive warehouse is also home to a restaurant and | | | | bus to get anywhere within the city limits. From |
| food store specializing in Swedish cuisine. | | | | there, they can also catch a Sound Transit |
| Renton Activities | | | | double-decker bus for a day trip into Seattle, |
| Many assisted living facilities provide a scheduled | | | | Bellevue, Tacoma and other nearby cities. |
| rotation of activities for their residents, but Renton | | | | Seniors who have limited mobility may qualify for the |
| senior living residents can also find recreational | | | | ADA Paratransit Program and are eligible to take |
| activities and social programs at the Renton Senior | | | | advantage of Metro's Access transportation service. |
| Activity Center. | | | | The Access shuttles are specially equipped to handle |
| The center offers free, drop-in access for seniors | | | | wheelchairs and provide shared ride service along |
| age 50 and older to services such as health | | | | existing bus routes. |
| screenings, legal advice and weekly transportation to | | | | Renton assisted living seniors can enjoy quality living |
| local grocery and department stores. | | | | facilities, first-class medical care, and a wealth of |
| Renton residents have access to great music | | | | recreational and cultural activities to keep them |
| performances from the Renton City Concert Band | | | | healthy and engaged. Find assisted living for your |
| which showcases wind and percussion instruments | | | | loved one by browsing our Renton assisted living |
| from local musicians. | | | | page. |
| The band performs at the Renton IKEA Performing | | | | |